For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,207 students in Bartholomew County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bartholomew County, IN are Northside Middle School, Hauser Jr-sr High School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartholomew County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Bartholomew County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bartholomew County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 904 students
Rank: #22.
Hauser Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9273 N Sr 9
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Grades: 7-12
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Grades: 7-8
| 859 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bartholomew County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4355 East 600 North 120
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
International School Of Columbus (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bartholomew County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bartholomew County, IN include Northside Middle School, Hauser Jr-sr High School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bartholomew County?
4 public middle schools are located in Bartholomew County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartholomew County?
Bartholomew County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bartholomew County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bartholomew County include: Northside Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Central Middle School vs. Northside Middle School
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